He worked us hard growing up, but we still had it good
My dad was a man and He'd tan our hide
Just to prove that he still could

He never settled for "good enough"
"C'mon, do a little more"
We would work till after dark
Just to finish every chore

Now I'm not complainin'
I wouldn't have it any other way
I can still hear his voice
When he'd look up and say

You do your best, you give your all
Show love and respect
When you see someone in need, do all you can
Look out for your family
Start and end each day down on your knees
Be thankful for what comes from the Father's hand
Look people in the eye and keep your word
Listen to me son
That's what makes a man

(verse 2)
My brother and I grew up we've got families of our own
Dad still works most every day
It's all he's ever known

He was tough but he showed us love, he was always kind
He earned our trust by being true
He didn't know how to tell a lie

He may not have finished school
He wouldn't have it any other way
Sometimes when I close my eyes
I can still hear him say

Do your best, you give your all
Show love and respect
When you see someone in need, do all you can
Look out for your family
Start and end each day down on your knees
Be thankful for what comes from the Father's hand
You gotta open doors and pull out chairs
Are you listening to me son
That's what makes a man

I know life's not perfect
When your world seems to fall apart
Dad would say it's gonna be okay
Son, just follow your heart

Do your best, you give your all
Show love and respect
When you see someone in need, do all you can
Look out for your family
Start and end each day down on your knees
Be thankful for what comes from the Father's hand
Look people in the eye and keep your word
Listen to me son
That's what makes a man
Listen to me son
That's what makes a man